Chargers agreed to terms with QB Kellen Clemens, formerly of the Rams, on a two-year, $3 million contract.

With Charlie Whitehurst headed to the Titans on a two-year deal, Clemens will replace Checkdown Charlie as Philip Rivers' backup. Clemens was surprisingly serviceable in nine starts in place of Sam Bradford last season, but was still well short of effective. He's a game-manager who can keep teams in games with a strong running game. Clemens is a major upgrade on Whitehurst, who's one of the league's least-effective backups. Thu, Mar 13, 2014 05:14:00 PM

Kellen Clemens completed 21-of-30 passes for 157 yards, one touchdown, and two picks in St. Louis' Week 17 loss to Seattle.

Clemens wound up starting nine games following Sam Bradford's ACL tear, compiling an 8:7 TD-to-INT ratio as a caretaker quarterback who severely limited what the Rams could do offensively. They changed their entire offense with Clemens under center, morphing from a spread to run-heavy team in an effort to "hide" Clemens. Clemens is now an impending free agent. St. Louis should look to upgrade in the offseason, though OC Brian Schottenheimer's familiarity with Clemens could buy him another year in the Gateway City. Sun, Dec 29, 2013 07:49:00 PM

Clemens minded the store as the Rams played keep away with the run game. His biggest contribution came in the second quarter, where he lost a fumble on an ill-advised draw on 3rd-and-goal from the Bucs' two-yard line. An impending free agent, Clemens hasn't shown much in the absence of Sam Bradford, but has likely played well enough to earn another back-up job. He's going to have a painful Week 17 against the Seahawks in Seattle. Sun, Dec 22, 2013 04:37:00 PM

Depth Charts

With only eight games remaining, he's done for the year. McCluster reportedly suffered the injury in a "household accident." It's an unexpected loss, but McCluster had been limited to punt returns since his Week 3 signing. The Chargers promoted WR Isaiah Burse from the practice squad.

Tyrell Williams caught 2-of-4 targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' Week 13 loss to the Bucs.

It was a quiet day for The Gazelle, who was catch-less until he caught a 40-yard touchdown bomb off play action in the fourth quarter, beating Bucs LCB Brent Grimes. Williams had a goose egg at halftime. Playing through a torn labrum in his shoulder, Williams may be a risky fantasy bet the rest of the way. He does draw a favorable matchup in Week 14 against the Panthers.

The Chargers may be without three offensive line starters for Sunday's game versus New Orleans.

Chargers LT King Dunlap (migraines) has been ruled out, while RT Joe Barksdale (foot) and LG Orlando Franklin (back) are listed as questionable. Barksdale did not practice on Friday, a typically ominous sign. Franklin did get in a limited session. Melvin Gordon has a dream matchup against the Saints in Week 4, but he may have to overcome a significantly short-handed offensive line.

RotoGrinders.com Daily Slant: Gordon is an interesting GPP fade in what appears to be a dream match-up. Gordon really struggled in his first game as the workhorse back (16 carries for 35 yards and a TD). You could help yourself by pivoting up to guys like Le'Veon Bell, Lamar Miller or Ezekiel Elliot.

His status for Week 10 is uncertain. Franklin also suffered a concussion last December. As the Chargers have a bye in Week 11, it might make the most sense for the Chargers to hold their left guard out through the off week.

Chargers RG D.J. Fluker (foot) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Fluker had a scare when he suffered a foot injury last month but obviously he's in no danger of missing Week 1. The 25-year-old is hoping for a bounce-back year after grading 68th out of 82 qualified guards on PFF last season.